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No.2001
3
Car Care Checklist
Not all that many years ago there were service stations with garages on almost every corner and whenever you bought gas, the folks at the service station would check under your hood to be sure everything was OK. Now, self service has replaced the old style service stations and you're on your own. Do you know how to check you engine oil? How about your battery, windshield wipers, and tires? If you're not sure how and to c...
No.2002
3
Tips for Scoring Great Finds at the Thrift Store
I love thrift store shopping and it is my place to go whenever I need some “retail therapy.” I almost always score something fabulous and rarely spend over $25. I have found great designer items with the tags still on them.My favorite thrift store is Goodwill, although my sister, a fellow thrift store devotee who lives in New York, does best at Savers. I have amazed my friends with some of my famous scores including a pair of Christi...
No.2003
3
How to Make Stress Work for You
Bear in mind that stress is nothing new. Humanity has probably been stressed since the world began, for various reasons of survival. It makes one wonder if over time, stress has actually come to serve a useful purpose. Well, as it turns out, that just may be the case. While there is no question that too much stress is a bad thing, there are instances where short bursts of stress can have tangible benefits. Consider the motivational effects ...
No.2004
3
Cleaning Schedule for SAHMs
Staying on top of household cleaning can feel like climbing a never ending mountain. When picking up my house, I often feel like Bill Murray in Groundhog's Day: Didn't I just pick up this toy yesterday… and the day before? After years of attempts to streamline my cleaning routine, I finally discovered two game changers.The first is timing chores. Yep, that's right. It's time to set the timer on your phone and see how ...
No.2005
3
3 Lies Debtors Like to Tell
People love to say they don’t lie, and it’s an honorable goal to tell the truth. But the truth of the matter is despite our best intentions, we all occasionally lie when it best suits our needs.The lies debtors like to tell are self serving, and usually masked in some sort of rationalization or justification as to not make it sound so much like a lie.I told myself lies all the time when I was in debt. It was prefer...
No.2006
3
How to Prepare Your Child for a Stay in the Hospital
A stay in the hospital is challenging for children of any age. Heck, adults don’t like it any better! And as a parent, it is difficult to see your child in both emotional and physical pain. Here are some things that can make the process more bearable.
No.2007
3
Things You're Doing That Could Cause a Car Accident
There is one simple reality that all drivers, both young and old, need to keep in mind: if you're texting when you're behind the wheel of a car, you are a disaster just waiting to happen. Distracted driving is now responsible for a growing number of accidents on the road today, and with the prevalence of portable electronic technology in conjunction with our busy schedules, the situation is growing out of control.According to...
No.2008
3
7 Ways to Make An Extra $100 a Week This Summer
With summer on the way, we are all looking for ways to get out and about, change up our routines, and possibly make extra money. The warmer weather opens up many opportunities that have been closed down over winter or maybe just not so appealing in the frigid temperatures. Here are seven creative ways to make an extra $100 per week this summer.
No.2009
3
No.2010
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No.2011
3
No.2012
3
5 Ways to Make Bedtime Go Smoother
I don’t know about you, but my wife and I dread bedtime. For some reason, it seems that our boys amp up their antics as we inch closer and closer to their dreaded bedtime. They get more and more out of control and seem to be on some sort of energy boost as the hours of the day tick away.We figured out several simple, effective, and time-saving methods to make our bedtime routine work more smoothly. It starts with planning, incorporat...
No.2013
3
8 Things to Say and Ask Your Child Every Day
We all know how important it is to tell our children that we love them. Sometimes it feels like something we say without even thinking about it.But there are a myriad of other things that we should be communicating to our children on a daily or semi-regular basis. These are thoughts and questions that will not only reinforce how we feel about our children but will help to grow their curiosities and increase their confidence levels.
No.2014
3
10 Foods You Can Grow in Your Kitchen
Every parent wants to feed their family the healthiest possible diet, and one way to accomplish this is to serve plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. The question is, how do we accomplish this in a way that makes it convenient and easy to manage?One way is to grow it yourself, and if space is an issue or you simply don't want the hassles of tending a garden, fear not. There are a variety of foods that you can grow right in your...
No.2015
3
Peeing on the Floor and Other Tricks to Avoid Naptime
Only a 2-year-old can make a relaxing, refreshing nap seem like a punishment for the entire family.My wife and I are diligent about naptime. For the past five years, around 1:30 p.m. each afternoon we’ve tried to put our children – ages two and four – down for a nap. We’ve sat through tantrums, screamed at our children, switched the doorknob on their door for a time, and even witnessed our oldest urinating on the floor in protest.
No.2016
3
5 Habits of Stressed Out Parents - and How to Break 'em
Whether we're working parents, parents who homeschool, parents of children with special needs, or parents who are at every single ballgame or dance recital, we all get stressed out from time to time. And unfortunately, we don’t always respond to stress in the healthiest ways. That can make us even more stressed out while we deal with the feelings of failure and guilt. But there’s always tomorrow and there’s always a better way. Here are...
No.2017
3
5 Ways to Look Like You've Got It Together
As parents, there are days when we all feel like we just don’t know what we’re doing. Whether our child is throwing a fit in the store, or we can't figure out how to get out of the house on time, or even realizing that we left the house with spit-up on our clothing, it sometimes feels like we just can't get our act together. But, with a few tricks up your sleeve, you can always look like you've got it all under control, no matte...
No.2018
3
7 Cheap or Free Ways to Have Fun This Weekend
Famly fun can be hard on the wallet. Taking my brood to the movies costs as much as my first semester in college (give or take). When it comes to activities everyone can enjoy together, I try to keep the budget in mind. I explain to my kids; the more days we do fun free things together, the more money we can save to spend on the big fun things they beg to do – like amuesment parks.Try one of these ideas for free or cheap family fun t...
No.2019
3
No.2020
3